Chew 32 Times for Glowing Skin — Patti’s Forgotten Wisdom Backed by Modern Science
How often do we eat in peace?
How often do we swallow half-chewed food because life feels too fast?
Today, meals are rushed, distracted, or eaten while scrolling.
Our grandmothers lived differently. Their rituals kept their digestion strong, their minds calm, and their skin glowing.
One of their most powerful teachings was simple:
“Chew 32 times, kanna… your saliva is your first medicine.”
At Araah, we believe beauty wasn’t applied — it was cultivated from within.
This blog uncovers the forgotten science and spirituality behind slow chewing and how it transforms both digestion and skin.
The Deeper Truth: Skin Glow Begins Inside Your Mouth
Ayurveda teaches that digestion begins in the mouth.
Agni (digestive fire) is activated by saliva.
Modern science agrees:
Saliva contains digestive enzymes
Chewing activates the rest-and-digest nervous system
Food breaks down smoothly
Inflammation reduces
Nutrient absorption increases
When chewing is ignored, the entire digestive system becomes stressed — and your skin shows it.
The Hidden Damage Caused by Fast Eating
Fast eating is one of the biggest reasons for poor digestion and dull skin.
Poor Digestion
Half-chewed food strains the stomach.
Increased Toxins (Ama)
Undigested food forms toxins that circulate and show up as acne and dullness.
Inflammation
Fast eating triggers internal inflammation.
Hormonal Imbalance
Stress during meals increases cortisol, worsening acne and pigmentation.
Dull Skin
Weak digestion = poor nutrient absorption = poor glow.
Patti understood this long before science proved it.
What Happens When You Chew 32 Times?
When you chew slowly:
Saliva Becomes Medicine
Saliva cools the body and begins digestion.
Enzymes Break Down Food Early
This reduces load on your stomach.
You Eat Less
Satiety hormones activate naturally.
Your Gut Calms
A calm gut reflects as calm, glowing skin.
Glow Improves
Better digestion means better nutrient absorption.
This is why Patti’s glow came from her gut, not her makeup.
Why Your Skin Loves Slow Chewing
Your skin mirrors your gut.
Slow chewing helps:
Reduce acne
Reduce pigmentation
Improve texture
Increase hydration
Reduce puffiness
Strengthen glow
Calm inflammation
Your skin becomes brighter not because of makeup — but because your digestive fire is balanced.
The Patti Method: Three-Step Sacred Eating Ritual
Step 1: Chew Every Bite 32 Times
Enough to melt food in the mouth.
Step 2: Eat in Silence
Silence activates digestion.
Step 3: Allow Saliva To Heal
Food becomes medicine when mixed well with saliva.
This simple ritual can improve acidity, bloating, acne, dullness, fatigue, and brain fog.
Healing Affirmation
“I honour my body by slowing down. Every bite I take nourishes my glow.”
